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Department of Emergency Health Sciences
Note: Until Further Notice EHS is not Processing or Scheduling any Individual American Heart Association Provider Courses for Faculty, Staff, or Students Effective December 1, 2023, the following prices are in effect for American Heart Association products/services through UT Health San Antonio Emergency Health Sciences department., Course , Price , ACLS, $231, PALS, $231, ACLS/PAL skills evaluation , $65 per component , ACLS/PALS cards , $11 each , BLS course, $76, BLS skills evaluation , $40 per component , BLS cards , $ 7 each   , HeartSaver Provider Cards, - $19 each, HeartSaver Provider Courses, - $65 , HS/CPR/AED, HS/CPR, HS/FA/CPR/AED, HS/FA/CPR/PEDI,   * Cancellation must give 24-hour notice or additional charges will apply to reschedule. Payment will be due before scheduling can occur. 

Ph.D. in Health Sciences
Part of the Department of Health Sciences

Clinical courses offered to MSIS students are the most important and meaningful activities in which the students are engaged. During this time, the students will be rotated through different diagnostic areas to transfer knowledge from theory to application of skills in performing diagnostic radiographic procedures, computed tomography procedures and magnetic resonance imaging procedures.  The …

The Imaging Sciences program will provide students the opportunity to acquire marketable skills while progressing sequentially and earning multimodality credentials along with a master’s degree. The curriculum will include didactic content in anatomy and pathophysiology, patient assessment, pathophysiology, positioning and protocols, principles and instrumentation, radiographic technique, MRI…, Phase 1:, Radiography proficiency (student earns ARRT radiography exam eligibility after phase 1 completion), , Phase 2:, CT proficiency (student earns ARRT CT exam eligibility after phase 2 completion), and , Phase 3:, MRI proficiency (student earns ARRT MRI exam eligibility after phase 3 completion).  Learning outcomes will exceed the minimum ARRT structured educational requirements in the advanced imaging modalities. After successfully completing the proposed program, the graduates will be eligible for state licensure by the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Medical Board.  In addition, the…, Sample Plan of Study, Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, 1, MSIS 5001 Patient Assessment and Management (3)  MSIS 5002 Radiographic Procedures I with Lab (3)  MSIS 5003 Image Production & Evaluation (2)  MSIS 5004 Radiobiology & Protection (3)  MSIS 5010 Clinical I (6)    MSIS 5000 Radiation Physics (3)  MSIS 5006 Radiographic Procedures II with Lab (3)  MSIS 5008 Special Radiographic Procedures (2)  MSIS 5009 Ethics and Law (2)  MSIS 5012…, 17 SCHs, 16 SCHs, 11 SCHs, Year 1 Total = 44 SCHs, 2, MSIS 5005 Sectional Anatomy and Pathophysiology I with Lab (2) MSIS 6000 CT Physics & Instrumentation (3)  MSIS 6001 CT Procedures (3)  MSIS 6002 Education (3) MSIS 6003 Clinical IV (9)    MSIS 5007 Sectional Anatomy and Pathophysiology II with Lab (2)  MSIS 6004 CT Registry Review II (2)  MSIS 6005 Clinical V (10)   MSIS 6006 MRI Physics & Safety (3)  MSIS 6008 MRI Procedures (3)    MSIS…, 20 SCHs, 20 SCHs, 14 SCHs, Year 2 Total = 54 SCHs, Grand Total = 98 SCHs   ,  

Master of Science in Respiratory Care (Online)
The Master of Science in Respiratory Care (Online) program is for; (1) the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who has earned a bachelor of science in respiratory therapy/respiratory care or (2) the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who has an earned a bachelor degree in any field and holds the RRT credential from a CoARC accredited associate degree program and has completed the required…, General Respiratory Care program policies and regulations, Advancement, probation and dismissal academic, All respiratory care courses in the Master of Science in Respiratory Care (Online) program are taught online. Therefore, students must be self-directed and motivated. All students must maintain a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 in the program. A student who earns a grade of D or F in any course in any semester may be subject to dismissal.  The Department of Respiratory Care Student Progress…, Withdrawing from a course, To withdraw from a course, a student must have permission from a faculty member and the Chair of the Department. The student is cautioned to withdraw from a course as it may delay enrollment in subsequent courses until the course is offered again. If a student withdraws from a course the grade granted is a "W". If this occurs the student must submit a request in writing and develop a plan for…, Institutional accreditation, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also called UT Health San Antonio, is accredited by the , Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges,  (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. UT Health San Antonio also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of UT Health San Antonio may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling , (404)-679-4500, , or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website, , www.sacscoc.org., Program outcomes, Graduates of the respiratory care program will be prepared to function as competent advanced-level respiratory therapists. Upon completion of the Master of Science in Respiratory Care (Online) program, all students will demonstrate the ability to: Exhibit leadership attributes to promote safe, quality care for diverse patients across a variety of settings Analyze and apply evidence-based practice…, For more information about the program, About the program:,  Contact the Department of Respiratory Care, or see the , UT Health San Antonio course catalog., Phone: , 210-567-7966, llamasm@uthscsa.edu

Scroll table right to view more   Year 1 Year 2 Year 3, In-state, $15,227 $14,740 $6,843, Out-of-state, $30,323 $31,060 $13,983 Costs listed above reflect tuition and required fees for in-state and out-of-state residents if the student attends Fall and Spring semesters each year. Costs listed above do not include the cost of books or a computer and are subject to change. Other fees may apply.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

David C. Shelledy, Ph.D., RRT, FAARC, FASAHP, Dean, School of Health Professions shelledy@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4838 210-567-4828 (fax), Kellie Olive, Assistant to the Dean   olive@uthscsa.edu 210-450-5353 210-567-4828 (fax), David Henzi, Ed.D., FASAHP, Senior Associate Dean  henzi@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4818 210-567-4828 (fax), Bridgett Piernik-Yoder, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Chair, Occupational Therapy   piernikyoder@uthscsa.edu 210-567-8889 210-567-4828 (fax), Timothy A Reistetter, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA, Associate Dean for Research  reistetter@uthscsa.edu 210-450-8666, Lucy Hernandez, Research Operations Manager hernandezl7@uthscsa.edu (210) 567-4845, Nicholas Dudley, MS, CHFP, Associate Dean of Finance  dudleyn@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4841, Samantha L. Gonzalez-Davis, Office Manager gonzalezdavi@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4831 210-567-4828 (fax), Corey Flack , Administrative Assistant Senior  Flackc@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4834 210-567-4828 (fax), Venessa H. Kodosky, Ph.D., Director of Academic Assessment & Special Projects  kodoskyv@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4837, Melina Dauto Benavidez , Director, Office of Admissions & Special Programs benavidezm2@uthscsa.edu 210-567-6220, Carlos Castillo, Admissions Officer-Senior castilloC5@uthscsa.edu 210-567-4092, Ricardo Garcia , Admissions Officer - Senior  Garciar32@uthscsa.edu 210-567-6220, Kate Hunger, Communications Specialist - Senior hunger@uthscsa.edu (210) 567-4833  

Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Institutional accreditation, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also called UT Health San Antonio, is accredited by the , Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges,  (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. UT Health San Antonio also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of UT Health San Antonio may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling , (404)-679-4500, , or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website, , www.sacscoc.org., Program accreditation, The Accreditation Review Commission on the Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to UT Health San Antonio's Physician Assistant Program sponsored by UT Health San Antonio. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.   UT Health San Antonio Physician…

Faculty , Dr. Tragord Bradley Tragord PT, DPT, DSc Chair and Program Director  Bradley S. Tragord was appointed Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy at the School of Health Professions, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) in August 2021. He was appointed Chair and Program Director in June 2024. Dr. Tragord teaches multiple courses, including…, Jeffrey Kallberg, DPT , Assistant Professor, Jeffrey Kallberg received his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota and completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of South Dakota. He was initially appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and joined the School of Health Professions in August of 2023.  Dr Kallberg teaches Clinical Foundations I (PHYT 7001) and II (PHYT…, Staff , Jillian Bam , Senior Academic Programs Coordinator, Evelyn Graham , Business Administrator, Deanna Wood, Senior Administrative Assistant ,